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I developed a great fondness for the wonders of REI as a young man growing up in Seattle. I'd spend entire days wandering around the store, looking at tents, sleeping bags, skis, stoves, shells, fleece ... you get the picture. REI has almost every single outdoor product known to man, and the return policy is the best in the business. Plus, if you're a member, you can earn 10 percent back on eligible purchases, which makes buying that $500 tent a little easier. — Ken Voeller